1. Current Status
As of the date above, Spexo does not participate in any affiliate marketing programs, and no links on this site currently earn us a commission on your clicks or purchases. We publish this Affiliate Disclosure proactively, in line with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidance on advertising transparency, so that our policy is clear regardless of whether or when that changes.
2. What an Affiliate Disclosure Covers
An affiliate relationship exists when a website earns a commission or other compensation for referring a visitor who clicks a link and completes a qualifying action (such as a purchase or sign-up) on a third-party site. If Spexo ever participates in such a program — for example, recommending internet-related hardware, VPN services, or ISPs with a referral link — this page will be updated to disclose:
- Which categories of links are affiliate links;
- That we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you;
- That our recommendations are not influenced by commission rates — see our Editorial Policy.
3. How We Label Affiliate Links (If Introduced)
| Practice | Description |
|---|---|
| Clear, in-context disclosure | Any affiliate link will carry a nearby label such as "affiliate link" or "sponsored" — never hidden in fine print alone |
| No pay-to-play rankings | Commission availability will never determine which products or services we mention or how favorably |
| Consistent page-level notice | Any page containing affiliate links will carry a visible disclosure near the top of the article |
4. Advertising vs. Affiliate Links
To avoid confusion: the third-party advertisements you may see on Spexo (served via Google AdSense) are a separate mechanism from affiliate marketing. Ad networks choose and place the ads automatically; we do not write, endorse, or personally select individual ad creatives. See our Privacy Policy for details on advertising cookies, and our Advertise With Us page if you're interested in direct sponsorship.
5. Questions
If you ever have a question about whether a specific link on Spexo is an affiliate link, contact us at hello@spexo.net and we'll clarify directly.
6. Recommendations & Editorial Independence
If affiliate relationships are introduced in the future, commercial relationships will not change the underlying speed-test measurements or allow advertisers to purchase a favorable test result. Editorial recommendations will remain subject to our Editorial Policy.
7. How Compensation May Work
If an affiliate program is used, compensation may be generated when a visitor follows a clearly disclosed qualifying link and completes an eligible action with the third-party provider. The availability, rate and conditions of any commission can vary by program.
8. Advertising, Sponsorships & Affiliate Links
Display advertising, direct sponsorships and affiliate links are different commercial arrangements. Where applicable, we aim to label them clearly so readers can distinguish paid or commission-based material from independent editorial content.
9. Status Changes
This disclosure will be updated if our commercial relationships materially change. When in doubt about a particular link or recommendation, contact us and we will clarify its status.